The Knicks' blockbuster trade of Kristaps Porzingis is either a hint at a huge upcoming summer or a massive failure

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• The New York Knicks' stunning trade of Kristaps Porzingis creates cap space for two max salaries this summer.
• The Knicks are expected to be star-hunting after the season, and some believe the trade is a sign that they think they have a realistic shot at free agents like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
• If the Knicks miss out on those players, they will have traded low on Porzingis while also stretching out their rebuild even further.

The New York Knicks' blockbuster trade of Kristaps Porzingis on Thursday was a whirlwind event that seemed to catch most of the NBA world by surprise.

Read more: The Knicks are reportedly sending Kristaps Porzingis to the Mavericks in a blockbuster trade that appeared to materialize in minutes

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